Serous Fluid
Instructor:
Brent Wood, MD, PhD; Jana Roney, BS, MT(ASCP); Adam R. Orkand, BA; Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD
Contact Hours:
2.0
Date:
January 01, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Description:
Serous fluid production. Distinguishing transudates and exudates using laboratory testing. Gross and microscopic examination of serous fluids.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the normal production of serous fluids and the mechanisms of formation of transudates and exudates.
- Distinguish transudates and exudates using lab testing, and understand their significance.
- Describe the gross appearance of serous fluid specimens.
- Describe the principles of manual chamber counts, cytocentrifuge preparation, and Wright staining.
- Identify the major types of normal and abnormal cells in serous fluids and their significance.